Law

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has refused to attend the International Criminal Court (ICC) pre-trial hearing concerning alleged crimes committed during his controversial “war on drugs.” The hearing marks a significant step in the ongoing legal scrutiny of Duterte’s administration, which has faced international criticism for alleged human rights abuses. Duterte, who led the Philippines from 2016...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a dramatic blow to organised crime, Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, the country’s most-wanted drug lord and leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The death of the notorious capo, who was long pursued by authorities in Mexico and the United States, came during a military...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online A Sheffield family has shared the distressing ordeal of being left effectively homeless after the builder hired to extend their home went bust, leaving the work unfinished and the property unsafe. Naomi Nygaard and her family, who moved out of their home in Fulwood in September 2025 to accommodate a £40,000 extension, spent months moving between 13 temporary...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has taken the stand in a high‑profile trial in Los Angeles to defend his company against allegations that its social media platforms were designed to be addictive — particularly to children and teenagers. The case, widely seen as a potential turning point in how courts treat technology’s impact on youth, pits Meta and...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Toy manufacturers and other import‑dependent firms in the United States are nervously awaiting a pivotal ruling from the US Supreme Court that could determine the future of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime — a policy that has deeply squeezed profits and clouded business planning for many companies. The legal challenge at the heart of the case, Learning...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live‑music promoter and owner of Ticketmaster, has reported robust ticket sales and revenue growth even as a major monopoly lawsuit filed by the U.S. government and state attorneys general moves closer to trial. Financial results for 2025 show that Live Nation’s overall revenue climbed to $25.2 billion, up 9 per cent from the previous year,...

Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Authorities in the UK are launching an innovative crackdown on illegal waste dumping, with fly-tippers now facing a high-tech threat from above. A new “drone squad” will patrol urban and rural areas, capturing footage of those responsible for dumping rubbish in unauthorized locations. Local councils and environmental agencies have teamed up to deploy drones equipped with high-definition cameras,...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online An aspiring rapper has been found guilty in a landmark case involving a fatal XL bully dog attack, the first such verdict reached since England and Wales introduced a ban on the controversial breed. The decision at Chelmsford Crown Court comes more than two years after the tragic death of a 68‑year‑old grandmother, and highlights ongoing concerns about...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The recent arrest of Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office has sent ripples through British society — and legal experts warn that the Jeffrey Epstein files that sparked the inquiry may be only the beginning of what investigators uncover. Andrew was detained in February after UK police followed leads emerging...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files have revealed disturbing insights into the late financier’s activities, including evidence suggesting he once considered investing in a major record label as a way to gain access to women, according to emails included in the trove of documents made public this year by the US Department of Justice. The disclosures come as researchers,...